Karen Terwiske
Treasury and Tax Staff Accountant
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
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SUMMARY
Results-driven Tax and Payroll Specialist with over 10 years of experience in accounting, human resources, and inance management. Proven track record of enhancing eficiency by 30% through innovative payroll solutions and tax compliance strategies. Expert in ofice management, payroll administration, and tax regulations compliance. Adept at leading teams, managing projects, and improving client satisfaction through effective communication and leadership. WORK EXPERIENCE
2017-2025
Treasury and Tax Staff Accountant
New Balance Athletics Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Serving in this position, I leverage my expertise in Vertex and Avalara tax software applications to perform daily tasks eficiently as well as accurately. So far, I have already automated the process of inputting data through uplifts instead of manually inputting the data, which improved data entry time and ensured the accuracy of data entered. September 2013-January 2017
Payroll Accountant
New Balance Athletics Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
As Payroll Tax Accountant, I assisted with providing information and corresponding with the state tax authorities in connection with any tax audits.
2010-2013
Senior Payroll Assistant
BJ’S Wholesale Club Corp Ofice
Westborough, Massachusetts, United States
As a Senior Payroll Assistant, I remained analytical and practiced keen mindfulness while performing weekly processing for 50+ multi-state locations, 8000+ employees, and reporting discrepancies, if any, to management. 2007-2010
Human Resource Manager/ Finance Manager
Government Works, Inc.
Westborough, Massachusetts, United States
During my tenure in this position, I showed my people management and human resources ability to implement policies as well as procedures that drove improved organizational eficiency. EDUCATION
-Current
Associate Degree of Science in Business
Bay Path College
Longmeadow, Massachusetts, United States
*Bay Path College, Longmeadow, MA
*Associate Degree of Science in Business
2015-2018
Bachelor Degree of Science in Accounting
Bay Path College
Longmeadow, Massachusetts, United States
*Bay Path College, Longmeadow, MA
*Bachelor Degree of Science in Accounting
• Accounting
• Business Administration
SKILLS
Office Management Payroll Administration Tax Regulations Documentation Accounting Policies Reconciliation Business Administration Financial Reporting Asset Management Project/Program Management Accounting Journal Entries General Ledger Accounting Microsoft Office Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Tax Software Intuit Quickbooks ADP SAP Human Resources Finance Business Treasury Tax Accounting Data Entry Data Quality Data Processing Payroll Tax Payroll Accounting State Tax Team Building Customer Experience Leadership Mentoring Administrative Skills Analysis Skills Human Resources Management Financial Management Organizational Development/Management People Management Policy Implementation Process Improvement Customer Satisfaction Regulatory Compliance Team Lead/Manager Communication Skills HONORS & AWARDS
enhanced eficiency by 30% through innovative payroll solutions and tax compliance strategies improved data entry time and ensured the accuracy of data entered mentored and supported my team members by demonstrating superb leadership abilities, which enhanced eficiency levels and improved client experience
provided IRS audit support by eficiently answering their queries and offering prompt administrative support practiced keen mindfulness while performing weekly processing for 50+ multi-state locations, 8000+ employees, and reporting discrepancies, if any, to management
implement policies as well as procedures that drove improved organizational eficiency LANGUAGES
English - Intermediate